 Mr Louver.......Louver, which way should they face?? |
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| East coaster |
 Nov 7 2003, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,861 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Millville, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None 
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If I were to punch louvers in the front portion of my engine cover (instead of the usual GT grill mod), which way should they face, front or rear?? I know some of you 914 aerodynamicists out there will know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| Hi_Fi_Guy |
Nov 7 2003, 09:38 AM
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Tuetonic terror Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 12-August 03 From: Sunny Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 1,019 |
I am guessing hey should face rear to exhaust heat out f the engine bay.
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| maf914 |
Nov 7 2003, 10:19 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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I would bet that if you stamp louvers into the solid metal panel the direction will make almost no difference to cooling. Air is drawn into the engine by the cooling fan. You are adding more free area which will help, but since there is probably little or no smooth airflow in the grill area, sheltered by the rear window and sail panels, the direction of the louvers is probably not important. Maybe there is some reverse flow from the rear deck toward the window, in which case having the louvers open toward the rear might help. Plus, as far as looks go, rear facing would probably look better.
Mike |
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| scotty |
Nov 7 2003, 10:22 AM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
...especially in the looks dept. Why not slots instead? I think that would look/work good, especially if you roll the edges down. More work though... |
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| Qarl |
Nov 7 2003, 10:53 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
You could have the louvers facing down INTO the engine compartment and not have them protrude up from the top....
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Nov 7 2003, 12:06 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
QUOTE(kellzey @ Nov 7 2003, 08:53 AM) You could have the louvers facing down INTO the engine compartment and not have them protrude up from the top.... I think THIS would look the coolest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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